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ESSEX INSTITUTE, 

SALEM, MASS. 
1891. 






THE ESSEX INSTITUTE 

has for its object the promotion of History, Science and Art in 
Essex County. It is supported by an annual assessment of $3.00 
from each of its meml)ers who now number 387 and by the income 
from its funds. Early in its history the special attention of the In- 
stitute was given to the study of natural history, and the collection 
of material for the formation of a large and valuable Archreological 
and Ethnological Museum. Upon the establishment of the Pea- 
body Academy of Science in 1867 these collections were trans- 
ferred on deposit to the care of that Institution. The efforts of 
the Institute since that time in behalf of science have been confined 
to the publication of scientific papers in its Bulletin, and to stimu- 
lating the spirit of research in the natural history of the county 
through its field meetings and discussions. Since 1 867 local history 
and genealogy have been specialties of the Institute, and it has been 
the aim of the society to gather together all the material possible 
illustrative of the history of Essex County. 

In June, 1887, tiie Essex Institute dedicated its new building on 
Essex street. This building was erected by Tucker Daland, a well 
known merchant of Salem, in 185 i, and afterwards became the 
property of his son in-law, Dr. Benj. Cox, from whose heirs it was 
purchased by the Institute, the amount paid being taking from a 
fund bequeathed l)y the late \Vm. liurley Howes, Esq. Through 
the generosity of friends of the Institute the building was hand- 
somely fitted for the uses of the society. In addition to its own 
l)uilding, the Institute occupies the lower floor of Plummer Hall for 
its lectures, concerts, art and horticultural exhibitions, and also for 
its collections of pubHc documents, national and state. 

The Institute has formed a museum illustrating the life of the 
first settlers and those that followetl them, and visitors will find 
among the articles of historic interest on exhibition the following : 

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A sofa brought from Normandy by some of the French Hugue- 
nots, about 1686. 

The communion table of the East Church in Salem, used in its 
first house of worship erected in 1718. 

An iron christening stand used in the Topsfield Church about 
1 700. 

The desk used by Nathaniel Bowditch while engaged in his 
famous translation of "La Meca)iique Celeste^ 

The desk used by Nathaniel Hawthorne while surveyor of the 
Port of Salem and Beverly. 

The desk of William Gray, the great ship-owner. 

A pew door from First Parish Church, Hingham, built in 1680. 

A "samp-mortar" for pounding corn ; also a stone hand mill. 

.A spinet — an old-time musical instrument somewhat resembling 
the piano — made by Blylh in Salem, and said to be one of the 
earliest instruments of the kind made in this country. 

A piano of 1791, made by Broadwood in London. 

A fine collection of spinning and flax wheels, tape-looms, foot- 
stoves, tinder boxes, household utensils, furniture, costumes, etc. 

Gov. Endecott's sun-dial [I-(-i639-|-E]. 

Gov. Leverett's gloves. 

Christening robes of Gov. Bradford. 1588. 

Portraits of Sir William Pepperrell, captor of Louisburg in 1745, 
the first American born Baronet of England ; John Endicott, Gov. 
Mass. Bay, 1628; John Leverett, Gov. Mass. Bay, 1673; Simon 
Bradstreet, Gov. Mass. Bay, 1679 ; Thos. Gushing, First Lieut. 
Gov. of Mass., 1780; Dr. Edw. Aug. Holyoke, born 1728, died 
1829; Presidents Adams, Harrison and Taylor; Nathan Dane, 
LL.D. ; Rev. Manasseh Cutler, LL.D. ; Judge Stor\- ; Daniel 
Webster; Rev. William Bentley, D.D.. 1 783-1819; Ale.xander 
Hamilton, first Sec'y of U. S. Treasury, painted by Tiumbull ; 
Timothy Pickering, Washington's Sec'y of War and State ; Timothy 
and Eunice Fitch, i)aintecl by Copley ; William Pynchon ; Oliver 
Cromwell. 

.Among the notable oil paintings are these : 

"The War Summons," representing an incident in tlie "Wars of 
tlie Roses," presented by the artist, (ieo. Leslie, R. A. ; " rrial of 
(}eorge Jacobs for Witchcraft;" " 'I'he Last Haven," presented by 
the artist, Ross Tmner ; "Pastures by the Sea," presented by the 
artist, Miss Mdelia Bridges; .A Dutch Interior of merit. 



The museum of the Institute, collection of paintings, historical 
relics, etc., are open to visitors daily (except Sundays and legal 
holidays) from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children under twelve are not 
admitted unless accompanied by an adult. 

The library and reading rooms are open to members from 9 a.m. 
to 6 P.M. during the summer months, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in 
winter. 

Visitors to the Old Church can obtaiu admission on application 
at tlic Secretary's office, in the Institute Building. 



OFFICERS. 

President, . . . Hf.nry Whratland. 

Treasurer, . . . William O. Chapman. 

Lihrarian, . . . Chas. S. Osgood 

Auditor, . . . Geo. D. Phippen. 

Secretary, . . . Henry M. Brooks. 

Assistant Li/>rariati. Miss M. E. Arvedson. 

Janitor, .... \\h\. McGrane. 



Contributions of manuscripts, portraits, books, and other articles 
which will add to the value of the museum or collections illustra- 
ting the history of Essex County, are always acceptable, and ma)' 
be sent at any time to the rooms of the society, to the care of the 
secretary ot the Essex Institute. 

The Institute has for sale, besides its own historical and scien- 
tific issues, "An Historical Sketch of Salem" — Allen's "Victoria 
Regia"— A Sketch of the ''Old First Church"— together with 
Etchings and Photographs of scenes anil objects of interest in and 
about Salem. 



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